Pronunciation: [da͡ɪˈandɹəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Diandrous" is derived from the Greek language. It is pronounced /daɪˈændrəs/ where "di-" means two, and "-androus" means having stamens. The prefix "di-" is pronounced as /daɪ/ and signifies the number two. The suffix "-androus" is pronounced as /ˈændrəs/ and refers to having stamens. The word "Diandrous" is commonly used in botany to describe the number of stamens in a flower, indicating that it has two.
Diandrous is an adjective derived from the Greek roots "dis" (twice) and "anēr" (man). It specifically refers to a botanical term used to describe a plant or flower that possesses two stamens, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing and releasing pollen. In diandrous flowers, these stamens, which are typically situated in the middle section of the flower known as the androecium, are present in a twofold manner.
Diandrous plants and flowers are known for their distinctive and symmetrical floral structure, characterized by the presence of two stamens. This term is commonly used in the study and classification of plant taxonomy, where the number and arrangement of stamens are crucial parameters in differentiating various plant species.
The diandrous condition is often regarded as one of the simplest arrangements of stamens in flowers, with other more complex arrangements including triandrous (three stamens) and polyandrous (multiple stamens) conditions. Understanding the number and position of stamens, and whether they are diandrous or not, aids in the identification, classification, and understanding of plant evolution and reproductive patterns.
Overall, diandrous serves as a botanical term to pinpoint and describe the specific characteristic of having two stamens in plants and flowers, providing a vital feature for taxonomists and plant enthusiasts alike in understanding the intricate world of flora.
Having two stamens.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word Diandrous comes from the combination of two Greek roots - di meaning two and andros meaning man or male.
